VIC’S LAS VEGAS FEATURES HOT LIVE JAZZ AND COOL DRINKS IN AUGUST
WHAT:Vic’s Las Vegas is the place to be for hot live jazz and cool drinks all throughout August. Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. is $1 Wine Wednesday where guests can enjoy a glass of premium white or red wine for just $1.00. August’s featured selections are Seven Falls Cabernet and Camelot Chardonnay.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Aug. 1 Celebrate International Beer Day with $4 Peroni and Stella bottles
Aug. 1-2 Josh Reed and Annie Booth at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 7 Celebrate National IPA Day with $5 Big Dogs Peace Love and Hoppiness IPA drafts
Aug. 8-9 Summer Jazz Series: Featuring the Rising Stars of Las Vegas Academy of Jazz
Aug. 15-16 Summer Jazz Series: Featuring the Rising Stars of Las Vegas Academy of Jazz
Aug. 18 Celebrate National Pinot Noir Day with $5 Meiomi Pinot Noir (3 glass max)
Aug. 22-23 Summer Jazz Series: Featuring the Rising Stars of Las Vegas Academy of Jazz
Aug. 28 Celebrate National Red Wine Day with $5 Firefly Ridge Red Blend (3 glass max)
Aug. 29-30 Joe Lano Quartet with Jess Gopen, Jeff Davis and Estuko Mader at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
*LVA Jazz live entertainment is still showcased nightly, but the Summer Jazz Series will feature a variety of different offerings.
WHERE: Vic’s Las Vegas
355 Promenade Place in Symphony Park
No cover and no minimums. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
ABOUT JOSH REED & ANNIE BOOTH
A dynamic performer and celebrated educator, trumpeter Josh Reed brings his genre-spanning experience and powerful trumpet voice to the Vic’s stage. With performance credits alongside legends like Dave Douglas, Paquito D’Rivera, and Rufus Reid, Reed blends technical mastery with emotional depth. His recent projects, including No Signs Ahead and Leaping Forward, showcase his innovative sound and artistry.
Sharing the stage is acclaimed jazz pianist Annie Booth, known for her sophisticated compositions and fresh interpretations of jazz standards. A DownBeat award-winner and founder of Brava Jazz Publishing, Booth’s creative vision has earned national accolades and commissions from jazz festivals and orchestras across the country. Her live Beatles tribute album, “Here, There and Everywhere,” highlights her unique touch and trio chemistry.
ABOUT THE SUMMER JAZZ SERIES FEATURING LVA JAZZ STUDENTS
During special Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer, Vic’s will showcase the next generation of jazz greats: student-led combos from the Las Vegas Academy’s Jazz program. Performances will rotate and feature Combo Prime, Combo Odd, and Combo Roots. Come support local music and experience the future of jazz.
ABOUT THE JOE LANO QUARTET
Joe Lano, a world-class guitarist, arranger, and composer, has been a cornerstone of the Las Vegas and West Coast music scene for over 50 years. Since moving to Las Vegas in 1964, Joe has performed with nearly every major act in show business, including legends like Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and Steve Lawrence. As a student of the renowned Dennis Sandole—John Coltrane’s teacher—Joe blends technical mastery with deep, creative musicality.
Joining him are: Jess Gopen – Berklee College of Music graduate and dynamic drummer with a wide range of professional credits; Jeff Davis – Accomplished bassist and UNLV Jazz Studies alumnus known for his smooth, intuitive playing, and Etsuko Mader – Pianist, composer, arranger, and educator whose artistry adds a brilliant new layer to the group’s celebrated sound.
This quartet brings a fresh approach to jazz standards, with inventive arrangements, intricate interplay, and heartfelt interpretations that captivate audiences every time they take the stage.
ABOUT VIC’S LAS VEGAS
Created by Porchlight Hospitality in 2023, the award-winning Vic’s Las Vegas is located in Symphony Park at 355 Promenade Place. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m., Vic’s features Italian American cuisine, a full-service bar with Happy Hour from 2 – 5 p.m., a reverse Happy Hour between Midnight – 1 a.m., gaming, and live entertainment nightly. Reservations can be made by calling 725-755-5299 or visit vicslasvegas.com. Follow on Instagram @vicslasvegas.